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  • Radio Communication Operator Course Comes to an End after 61 Years

    As the United States Air Force prepares itself to utilize and protect the most advanced communication technology available, it's marking the end of an era for radio operators. For 61 years the radio communication operator apprentice course has been taught at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.  The last

  • Team MacDill Inducts "Honorary Commanders"

    An induction ceremony was held  for thirty-three "Honorary Commanders" at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. on 31 July, 2009.  The 6th Air Mobility Wing Commander, Colonel Lawrence M. Martin, and the 927th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander, Colonel Ted Mathews, Jr., hosted the ceremony at the Davis

  • Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program

    Members of the 927th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. prepared for their upcoming deployment this fall by participating in the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.  The conference was held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla., August 14-16, 2009.The

  • Aeromedical Staging Squadron Says Goodbye to One of It's Own

    After 30 years of service in the Air Force, Colonel Bert A. Silich retires with the 927th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS).  Colonel Lynn McDaniels, ASTS Commander, officially said goodbye to one of her most experienced airmen during an 11 July retirement ceremony.  Presided by Commander of the

  • 927th Aerospace Medicine Flight Receives New Commander

    Colonel Maria D. Rodriguez assumed command of the 927th Aerospace Medicine Flight (AMDF) Sunday during an assumption of command ceremony held at the 6th Air Mobility Wing Clinic. The 927 Air Refueling Wing Commander, Colonel Kenneth D. Lewis, Jr., passed the AMDF flag to Colonel Rodriguez signifying

  • 63rd Air Refueling Squadron Receives New Commander

    Lieutenant Colonel Hiram P. Gates III assumed command of the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony here at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. on 11 July, 2009. The 63rd falls under the 927th Operations Group of the 927th Air Refueling Wing. As commander of the 63rd, Gates

  • 927th Air Refueling Wing Conducts " Four Ship Take Off"

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing successfully launched a large formation package out of MacDill Air Force Base Saturday consisting of four KC-135 tanker aircraft .  Also known as an "Elephant Walk", the aircraft taxied together and then departed one after the other with 30 seconds of spacing between

  • Team MacDill completes first BRAC project

    The official Command Post of the 6th Air Mobility Wing and the 927th Air Refueling Wing, is the first integrated building of Team Macdill. It is also the first BRAC completed project since the 927th ARW moved from Selfridge ANGB, MI to Macdill AFB, FL in May 2008.  The building was completed and

  • Team MacDill participates in Honduran Air Show

    Aircrew and maintenance members from Team MacDill provided support to an F-16 Demo Team 16-21 June for an airshow in Honduras. The following individuals represented the 6th Air Mobility Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing, Maj. Nathan R. Diaz, Capt. Tyrone S. Frost, Capt. Isaiah L. Oppelaar, Tech. Sgt

  • 45th AES Medical Service Corp Officer Receives Nationwide Award

    The 45 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron mission is to provide theater-level command and control for all aeromedical evacuation activities supporting the Worldwide Aeromedical Evacuation System (WAES).  The 45 AES routinely deploys highly trained personnel to support the movement of patients for